Newton County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Armed Suspect
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office along with detectives and troopers are looking for an armed man. Investigators say the search is happening south of Granby in the area of Mulberry and Highway HH. The suspect is described
Former MSU Professor Mentally Unfit For Trial
A former Missouri State professor charged with killing a colleague has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial. Edward Gutting is schizophrenic, according to his attorney Dee Wampler. He’s charged with stabbing retired Missouri State history professor
Convoy Of Hope Heads To Bahamas
A team from Springfield-based Convoy of Hope is headed to the Bahamas. The disaster team will provide solar lights and water filters to people affected by Hurricane Dorian. Crews will also work with local partners to distribute
Four Die In Crashes, One Drowns Over Labor Day Weekend
The Highway Patrol says four people died in crashes and one person drowned over the Labor Day weekend. That’s down from 11 deaths a year ago. Here’s more from the Highway Patrol: Troopers investigated all four of
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen Opens At Branson Landing
A large crowd gathered outside the newest restaurant on the Branson Landing on Labor Day. They were there for the grand opening of Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. Deen herself was there for the ribbon cutting, signing autographs
Southern Missouri Red Cross Joins National Effort to Help Victims of Hurricane Dorian
The Red Cross of Southern Missouri is coordinating volunteers to assist with the Red Cross national relief effort. The local chapter sent out two teams of volunteers Monday morning in response to Hurricane Dorian. Each team has
Forward SGF: Officials Asking For Ideas On Springfield’s Future
Springfield officials are asking for help in coming up with a comprehensive 20-year plan for the city. Officials with Springfield Planning and Development will be hosting community input meetings this week to get people’s thoughts on what
Only Minor Injuries After Small Plane Crash Near Branson Airport
A small plane has crashed in a wooded area near the Branson Airport late Monday morning. The Western Taney County Fire Protection District reports at at approximately 11:34am on Labor Day, firefighters were called about a small
MO Flood Group Member Says Group Should Focus On Flood Prevention
The Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing a study submitted by Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, to identify spots along the Missouri River that could heighten flooding problems. Roger Hugenberg from Canton is a member of a
Convoy Of Hope Provides Disaster Relief For People Impacted By Hurricane Dorian
Springfield-based Convoy of Hope is assembling to help people living in the path of Hurricane Dorian. Spokesman Jeff Nene says Dorian has been a hard hurricane to figure out with where it will hit exactly. Nene says
